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Practical Matters Athens   Before You Go   When You Are There    *Time    *Arriving    *Customs    *Money    *National Holidays    *Tourist Offices    *Opening Hours    *Public Transportation    *Driving    *Car Rental    *Taxis    *Personal Safety    *Telephones    *Post    *Tips/Gratuities    *Electricity    *Health    *Clothing Sizes    *Alphabet    *Concessions   Language   Offices to Serve You Abroad	NATIONAL HOLIDAYS J F M A M J J A S O N D 2 (2) 1(3) (1) 1(1) 1 1 1 2 1 Jan New Year's Day 6 Jan Epiphany Feb/Mar Greek 'Carnival' season, three weeks before the beginning of Lent. Feb/Mar Shrove Monday (41 days pre-Easter) 25 Mar Independence Day Mar/Apr Good Friday, Easter Monday 1 May Labour Day May/Jun Whit Monday (50 days after Easter) 15 Aug Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 28 Oct Óchi Day 25/26 Dec Christmas Restaurants and tourist shops may well stay open on these days, but museums will be closed.	COUNTRY Greece (Mainland) REGION CITIES Athens   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK